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WonkHE New heights in tertiary partnerships

When universities and FE colleges collaborate amazing things can happen, to the benefit of the local area and beyond. Lisa Roberts and John Laramy share practice from Exeter. Click here to access link 

Tertiary pathways in practice Institutions’ views of partnerships between HE and FE in Scotland and England EDGE Foundation Josh Patel

There is growing interest across the UK in developing more ‘tertiary’ approaches to post-compulsory education, encouraging greater coordination between further and higher education institutions. Proponents argue that collaboration like this can respond more effectively to local economic needs, improve student flexibility, and address inefficiencies caused by institutional competition. However, evidence on how these partnerships are formed, their institutional dynamics, and their impact on student outcomes remains limited. To access the article click here


OfS Access and participation data dashboard

The access and participation data dashboard shows data for individual providers across different student characteristics.

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OfS Positive outcomes for students studying on a modular basis: Summary of call for evidence

The OfS have published the summary of responses to their call for evidence on measuring outcomes for students on modules. This follows confirmation by government in July of details of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) ahead of its launch in 2026/27. To access the article click here